Ruby’s Story: Turning Learning into Action with ALWS

Ruby – a year 6 Lutheran primary student shares how her school’s involvement with ALWS within their curriculum has influenced her.

“Every year I donate to ALWS. The first time I did this was in year 4 when ALWS came to our school and I was inspired to help.

Each year I get some pocket money from either my birthday or from chores that I do to earn more money. I like to give this to ALWS to give gifts to other children.

From the first time that I heard about it and learnt that I could send a child to school for $25, I thought that this was something I could do. 

The first year I gave $50 so that I could send 2 children to school. 

This year I raised money from selling my uncle’s eggs. My brother and I walked up and down our neighbourhood streets knocking on doors to sell the eggs. We made $96. 

My share was $48. I wanted to donate the whole lot to ALWS.

I just want to help.”

Want to inspire this sort of action in your students?

ALWS is once again offering schools the opportunity to become an Ambassador for ALWS.

The ABC bootcamp is a one-day professional learning experience for leaders and teachers in Lutheran Schools and will take place in Adelaide March 18, 2026.

Planning for 2026

To help in your planning for 2026, click on the following actions/resources that ALWS offers your school as you continue to implement the ‘Compassion’ component of ACLE and LEA’s FREE TO FLOURISH focus:

February:
Pancakes for Purpose 2026– Shrove Tues FUNdraiser to get in a flap about!

March:
Ambassador Boot Camps – FREE one day Service Learning PD.
Register your interest here

April:
Just One Hour – Launch for Lutheran schools’ staff

October:
Gifts of Grace

Anytime:
Walk My Way + Education Resources + ALWS Speakers

Monthly:
Teacher Network News – monthly updates on events, resources and all things ALWS.
Email Celia Fielke to be added to our mailing list

Of course, ALWS is always available to answer any questions you and your team might have about the support we offer: